Sub-Specialty Trainee in Paediatric Emergency Medicine

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be expect to take senior clinical role within CYPED, seeing and reviewing CYP with serious illness and injury, including leading trauma teams.

You'll be expected to keep up to date with current knowledge and practice, to attend clinical meetings within the department and to participate in audit and in service training of other professionals.

Clinical audit is an important part of the departments governance procedures. You will be expected to undertake (under the supervision of a Consultant) a clinically relevant audit project and present it at one of the departments monthly audit meetings.

Education and research are actively encouraged within the department and coordinated by DREEAM (Department of Research and Education, Emergency and Acute Medicine). You will be expected to deliver formal and informal training within the department to members of the multi-disciplinary team.

NUH is a leader in the field of using new data sets to improve doctor experience/training, and has forged strong research links with the University of Nottingham. There will be opportunities to be involved in exciting and innovative projects around the use of novel IT solutions and app development.

Please note that in order to be eligible for sub-specialty recognition, you must fulfil the essential criteria set out by the Royal College of Emergency Medicine. Wed advise that you consult the person specification set out by the college for full details:

• Eligible for full registration with the GMC at the time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice
• Evidence of achievement of Foundation Programme competencies from a UKFPO affiliated Foundation Programme or equivalent
• Evidence of achievement of CT1, CT2 & CT3 ACCS EM competencies at Core Trainee level supported by evidence from workplacebased assessment of clinical performance (DOPS, Mini-CEX, CbD, ACAT) and multisource feedback (MSF) or equivalent, ARCP or equivalent

You will be allocated a PEM Consultant who will be your supervisor throughout your one year post and will support you to achieve the paediatric ED competencies as set out jointly by RCEM and RCPCH.

You will be supported to attend one full day per month of local teaching. The ED teaching programme is regional and attended by middle grade trainees from both East Midlands North and South.

The Deanery is committed to developing postgraduate training programmes as laid down by PMETB, Colleges and Faculties and by the Postgraduate Deans Network. At local level, college/specialty tutors work with Unit Director or Postgraduate Education in supervising these programmes. You will be expected to take part in these programmes (including audit) and to attend counselling sessions/professional review. Study leave will form part of these education programmes and will be arranged in conjunction with the appropriate tutor.

In 2021 our Emergency Department became the new home of Channel 4s BAFTA-nominated 24 Hours in A&E. The documentary series marked its 10th year by relocating outside of London for the first time to the Queens Medical Centre. 24 Hours in A&E offers viewers a look inside the countrys busiest Emergency Departments. The show offers viewers a look inside one of the countrys busiest Emergency Departments. It gives our staff a great opportunity to show the friendliness, passion and skill of our team, and the care and kindness shown to patients and relatives

Person Specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• GMC Registration (including current licence to practice)
• MCEM
• APLS provider (current)

Desirable

• APLS Instructor

Experience

Essential

• Must be an existing higher trainee in Emergency Medicine (NTN holder) or hold a CCT in Emergency Medicine
• Acquired ST3 paediatric competencies

Desirable

• Relevant additional experience in Paediatric Medicine, Paediatric Surgery or Paediatric Emergency Medicine
• Acquired ST4 and above paediatric competencies

Communication and relationship skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, their families and staff
• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Enthusiasm and commitment to work with children and their families

Desirable

• Leadership qualities

Planning and organisation skills

Essential

• Commitment to Emergency Medicine

Desirable

• Motivation to pursue a career in Paediatric Emergency Medicine

Analytical and Judgement skills

Essential

• Evidence of active involvement in design and running of relevant clinical audit
• Experience of presenting case reports, audit or research results

Desirable

• Evidence of participation in research or audit related to paediatric topics.
• Audit or research publications related to paediatric topics

Other requirements specific to the role

Essential

• Able to work the full range of shifts (days, nights, lates, on calls)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

QMC Campus

Derby Road

Nottingham

NG7 2UH

Employer's website

https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)